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Patterson calls it a career due to forearm issues

Unable to overcome persistent pain in his right forearm, former Nationals pitcher John Patterson announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday.   Full story >
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Photo: John Patterson was 18-25 with a 4.32 ERA in his career.  (Evan Vucci/AP)
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Travel to catch the Nationals in Spring Training

Book a Nationals Spring Training Travel Package and travel to Viera, Fla., this spring to watch Ryan Zimmerman and the Nats get ready for the 2009 season.   Book now >
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Nats looking for better batting-order balance in '09

Nationals GM Jim Bowden is interested in free agents Adam Dunn and Orlando Hudson as he tries to give his batting order better balance.   Full story >
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Photo: Nats GM Jim Bowden still has some areas he'd like to improve.  (Washington Nationals)
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'The Hawk' takes another stab at Hall of Fame

Appearing on the Hall of Fame ballot for the eighth year, Andre Dawson is one of the top three returning vote-getters. Will he close the gap to induction?   Full story >
  •  Many candidates out of left field  •  Bauman: Deserving trio   •  Hall of Fame site

 
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GM Bowden not done improving Nationals for 2009

Washington has already added pitcher Scott Olsen and slugger Josh Willingham, but general manager Jim Bowden has more moves up his sleeve.   Full story >
  •  Nats hamstrung by injuries in '08  •  Year in Review  •  New in 2009: MLB Network

Photo: The Nats are counting on John Lannan to have a strong sophomore campaign.  (AP)
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Raines hoping to make big jump in HOF vote

After receiving 24.3 percent of the vote in his debut on the Hall of Fame ballot, former Expos sparkplug Tim Raines would like to see more support this year.   Full story >
  •  Raines' career stats  •  Many candidates out of left field  •  Hall of Fame site

 
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